Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
65°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in PyeongChang
South Korea · Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
65°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 59° and nights feel near 47°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 64°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday64°F
Rain20%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon64°F
Rain18%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening59°F
Rain12%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 14 | 1.6 | 5 | 8.0 | 61 |
| Feb | 35 | 18 | 1.7 | 6 | 8.9 | 61 |
| Mar | 45 | 29 | 2.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 62 |
| Apr | 56 | 40 | 3.2 | 9 | 10.2 | 61 |
| May | 65 | 50 | 3.4 | 9 | 10.4 | 66 |
| Jun | 71 | 59 | 5.0 | 12 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Jul | 76 | 66 | 8.9 | 16 | 8.8 | 82 |
| Aug | 77 | 66 | 9.4 | 18 | 8.9 | 83 |
| Sep | 69 | 56 | 7.9 | 13 | 8.5 | 81 |
| Oct | 60 | 45 | 3.9 | 10 | 8.5 | 73 |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 2.4 | 7 | 7.9 | 65 |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.3 | 4 | 8.0 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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